Seth writes in with this Wii mod, crack the case, pop off the WNIC and add a 5dBi antenna for better signal -
"The Nintendo Wii is an internet appliance as much as it is a console, which means it needs an internet connection to fully realize it's potential.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:32
Spluch points to this photo of the world's first transistor radio from Michaeljpro. . . It's funny Sony still uses names like this for all their products.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:30
LEGO-touch is an application for designing LEGO creations on your iPhone or iPod Touch. From the website:
View, post, build, or edit other LEGO maniacs projects.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:30
Here's how to make a high quality stereo FM transmitter - "Whether you want to create your own radio station, transmit the music around the house, or simply create a wireless link between your iPod and a receiver in your car, this transmitter will let you do these things easily.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:27
The Digital DawgPound shows you how to RFID Enable your front door, Nick84 writes -
I decided to try and improve the reliability and responsiveness of my previous RFID front door project (based around a client / server design), by re-implementing it using the Parallax BASIC Stamp 2e, and the 13.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:26
This project got some blog love last year, but it slipped past my radar. [jhecker] built a parallel port interfaced device based on a Cypress 2. 4ghz transceiver module.
Via Hack a Day | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:25
Looks like the hackers of the 50's were already making cantennas before the young whippersnappers of today were even born - Link. More:
Cantenna, Mountain Grown coffee can makes homegrown wi-fi range extender - Link.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:20
Brian posted up this neat crystal radio mousetrap in the MAKE pool created by Kevin Norton that was featured at the 2006 New England Wireless and Steam Museum's Yankee Steam-Up - Link.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:18
Cody writes -
I purchased an iTrip off eBay for $30 shipped. I wasnt expecting it to work good due to the many negative reviews I have read about it.
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:15
How to make RF prototypes with foil, Al - If you like to build RF circuits, you know that you can't usually use those white prototype boards (you know, the kind you shove wires into).
Via Makezine | Posted on 2008.03.12 at 10:13